Lexham English Bible

1 Thessalonians 5:14-28 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

14. And we urge you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, console the discouraged, help the sick, be patient toward all people.

15. See to it that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue good toward one another and toward all people.

16. Rejoice always,

17. pray constantly,

18. give thanks in everything; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.

19. Do not quench the Spirit.

20. Do not despise prophecies,

21. but examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

22. Abstain from every form of evil.

23. Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete, blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

24. The one who calls you is faithful, who also will do this.

25. Brothers, pray for us.

26. Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

27. I adjure you by the Lord, have this letter read aloud to all the brothers.

28. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.